Hanover County was formed from New Kent Co. in 1720.
It was named for King George I, elector of Hanover, Germany (before his ascension to the English throne).
Hanover was the parent county of Louisa Co., formed in 1742.
The county seat is Hanover.
(source: Hornbook of Virginia History)
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